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reconstructed in order to build the Continental Baths. This is where Bette Midler first built her cult following. The Ansonia is designed in the Beaux Arts style of architecture. As such, you will often see people outside the building taking photos of the intricate patterns of the stonework. Be sure to go inside and check out the lobby. The spiral staircase is the type of thing that you would expect to see in a 1930s movie. The Ansonia Hotel is located at 2109 Broadway. If you appreciate intricate and detailed architecture, head one block west to West End Avenue. Here, you will see many buildings that were designed under Franklin D. Roosevelt's WPA project. Speaking of architecture, don't leave New York City without visiting the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine.

Church of Saint John the Divine

As you enter the grounds of the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, two splendid peacocks might greet you. This is not a dream. You are about to enter paradise. Designed in 1888, Saint John's is considered by some to be the world's largest Gothic cathedral. However, since various architects have worked on the Cathedral, you will also see traces of the Romanesque style of architecture. The construction of the Cathedral has been interrupted by two words wars, thus giving it the nickname of Saint John the Unfinished. However, in 1979, Reverend Paul Moore instituted a revival of the construction. This project proved to be beneficial to the surrounding neighborhood, since the local youths were given the opportunity to study the art of stonemasonry. On Sunday evenings, the Cathedral holds torchlight Gregorian Chant Vespers Services. This is a perfect way to end your day in New York.

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